BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT (BBL)

ABOUT

Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) surgery is a transformative procedure that enhances the shape and size of the buttocks, creating a more curvaceous and proportionate figure. At MiKO Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, Dr. Michael K. Obeng specializes in Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, offering exceptional results and personalized care. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the process of BBL surgery, its benefits, recovery time, and the cost involved. Discover how Dr. Obeng can help you achieve a fuller and more shapely buttocks through Brazilian Butt Lift surgery.

Gluteal fat grafting, popularly known as Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL or African Butt Lift (ABL) by Dr. Obeng, enhances a person’s buttock region with their fat tissues. BBL is a two-step procedure that starts with Liposuction ( fat removal) from different parts of the body mostly the abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs. The removed fat is then injected into the buttocks and hip region to give the desired shape and size.

Most plastic surgeons use a fat transfer method for a Brazilian butt lift, re-positioning body fat from unwanted locations to pad and reshape the posterior. Some surgeons also use implants for a butt lift. MiKO Plastic Surgery emphasizes natural, less invasive treatment and does not offer implants. Dr. Michael K. Obeng uses advanced “Tickle” liposuction to harvest stem-cell enriched fat from the patient’s body, then transfers this fat to add shape, contour, and lift to the buttocks. At MiKO Plastic Surgery, we especially recommend contouring the waist or love handles in conjunction with the Brazilian Butt Lift as this accentuates the curvature of the buttocks.

Fat harvesting for your Brazilian butt lift gives you the bonus of a sleeker midsection. The fat is commonly taken from the flanks (also known as “love handles”) which further emphasizes your new, rounded buttocks and pulls in the waist at the same time.

WHAT IS THE BENEFIT FOR BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT (BBL)?

Benefits of Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Surgery:

Brazilian Butt Lift surgery offers numerous significant benefits, including:

1. Enhanced Buttocks Shape and Size: BBL surgery allows for the augmentation and reshaping of the buttocks, creating a more lifted, rounded, and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
2. Natural-Looking Results: Since the procedure uses your body's own fat, the results of a Brazilian Butt Lift are typically natural-looking and feel soft to the touch.
3. Body Contouring: In addition to enhancing the buttocks, BBL surgery also involves liposuction to remove unwanted fat from other areas, resulting in improved overall body contours and a more balanced figure.

HOW MUCH WILL MY BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT COST?

The cost of Brazilian Butt Lift surgery in Beverly Hills depends on various factors, including the amount of fat harvested, the extent of the procedure, and individual patient needs. During a personal consultation, Dr. Michael K. Obeng will assess your specific goals and provide a detailed cost estimate. MiKO Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing competitive and transparent pricing options for Brazilian Butt Lift surgery, ensuring exceptional value and patient satisfaction.

RECOVERY

HOW CAN I OPTIMIZE MY BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT RESULTS?

Worried about getting the best results from your procedure? here are some things you can do to optimize your results.

Make sure you are taking a good amount of protein before surgery.

Eating healthy.

Drinking lots of water.

Exercising.

After surgery follow the instructions of your surgeon.

If you follow all these judiciously, you will get great results.

HOW LONG WILL MY RECOVERY TAKE?

Recovery time following Brazilian Butt Lift surgery varies depending on the extent of the procedure and individual healing factors. Dr. Obeng and his experienced team will provide comprehensive post-operative care instructions, including guidelines for dressings, compression garments, pain management, and follow-up appointments. It is common to experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort in both the donor and recipient areas, which gradually subside over time. Most patients can return to work and resume light activities within two to three weeks, with full recovery achieved in several months.

You will notice a difference in your body shape immediately, but the full effects of a Brazilian butt lift are seen in about three months. Our patients are usually very happy, and love shopping for clothes to show off their new body contours!

HOW LONG WILL MY BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT LAST?

The fat from BBL grows with you. your BBL loses with your body when you lose weight and increases when you add weight. This means that your BBL lasts can last a lifetime

HOW LONG DO I NEED TO TAKE OFF WORK?

If you have a job you don’t have to sit, you can get back to work after three to four days of your procedure. However, Dr. Obeng will advise you to take about two to three weeks before resuming work if you can to get all the rest you need.

WHEN CAN I RESUME MY WORKOUT AFTER BBL?

Dr. Obeng will advise you to wait for about six weeks. It takes the body about six weeks to get back to about seventy percent of its original tensile strength meaning that by six weeks, the patient can resume all pre-op activities. The tissue strength is strong enough to withstand working out, running, lifting, and all other forms of physical activity.

RECOVERY TIME

There are complications involved with every surgery and you must have heard of people dying after BBL. This is not to scare you, but to emphasis why choosing a qualified and experienced surgeon for your procedure is necessary. Some of the possible complications involved with Brazilian butt lift (BBL) are:

Fat Embolism is the presence of fat cells in the bloodstream that can make their way to the lungs and sometimes to the brain leading to death. We have never had this complication here at MiKO Plastic Surgery because Dr. Michael K. Obeng is just board-certified, he also has over twenty years of surgical experience and uses the right tools.

Seroma is not uncommon, It is the build-up of fluid in the body. This is not a fatal issue, it just means we took off so much fat during the Liposuction. If this happens, you have to visit your surgeon every week for about three weeks to aspirate the collected fluid.

Fat Necrosis happens when the fat does not have a good supply of blood and dies off or when pressure is applied to the buttocks before it heals completely. This leads to the appearance of hard lumps on your buttocks

Infections can lead affect the buttocks’ tissues and cause abscesses and sometimes the buttocks may start to decay. We have never had that issue here at MiKO Plastic Surgery.